RADEON 9500 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
RADEON 9500
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The RADEON 9500 is positioned at rank 737 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is on rank 207, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1647.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1647.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1647.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $89 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 489% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9500.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+489%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 and Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
RADEON 9500
The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 scores 36 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 629 — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B leads by 1647.2%. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2920 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 36 | 629+1647% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+1068% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2920 MHz+192% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 128 | 256+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9500 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON 9500) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 103.8% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-68% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 2.1+425% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 and now averages $89. The RADEON 9500 costs 66.3% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B offers 491.7% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $119-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-66% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 7.1+492% |
| Codename | Amethyst | Navi 48 |
| Release | September 29 2015 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #420 | #23 |
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